From zero product to $433K in sales. This episode breaks down what real e-commerce growth actually looks like.

In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with David, a Voltage client who started with no product, no brand, and no prior e-commerce experience. After nearly two years of research, delays, and hard lessons, David launched a premium Egyptian cotton bedding brand on Amazon FBA and crossed $433,000 in gross sales within his first 12 months live, despite being out of stock for nearly five months.

If you’re interested in building an asset, not chasing overnight wins, this episode will give you a clear picture of what the process really involves.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ What it’s like to start an e-commerce business with no product or prior experience

✅ Why patience and long-term commitment matter more than quick results

✅ How inventory mistakes and stockouts impact growth

✅ The mindset shifts required to push through doubt and overwhelm

✅ Why building a brand is different than just selling products

📍 Chapters

02:00 David’s background and why he decided to build an e-commerce business

05:30 The early overwhelm and decision to get help

08:00 Why starting a business is harder than most people expect

10:20 Choosing a product and launching on Amazon FBA

12:45 Selling out inventory and running out of stock

15:40 What inventory delays teach you about real business operations

18:30 Brand differentiation and certification as a competitive edge

21:10 Building with the exit in mind

24:30 Profit, growth cycles, and realistic expectations

Guest: David Karcher

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/passiveincomeguy

Entrepreneur and Founder of Threads of Egypt

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